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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.64, 44,511.36 and 18,107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.64, 44,511.36 and 18,107.36 is: 24,988.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.64 : 44,511.36 = 18,107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.64/44,511.36 = 18,107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.64x = 44,511.36 × 18,107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.64x = 805,983,219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,983,219.61/32,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.13

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